Edgar Allan Poe Brooch/Pin

[gardenpicnic.livejournal.com]

Hey  :)

I folded some ribbon and put those letter beads to good use. Then i sewed the pin to the back.

Front:
 

( skipping every other beat )

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[seestephgo.livejournal.com]

I've had this fabric FOREVER and I've been trying to think of something to do with it. I finally got some inspiration and holy crap do I LOVE it!! (& I made the button!!)


( I'm so excited!!! I'm IN LOVE WITH THIS TOP!! )

Wire & opal

[ryzellon.livejournal.com]

(This is actually a series of posts to my craft blog, so the thumbnail links to the first post in the series. The link to the full sized image is actually at the bottom of post #3.)

Matrix opals wrapped in sterling:

(They're all pretty small. The largest ones are barely 2cm from eye-to-tip. But they're so pretty.)

( Links to more posts and some ramblings )

i made new jewelry

[bekochan.livejournal.com]

please let me know what you think about them!!!

( lotsa necklaces plus others )

Patchwork backpack

[gardenpicnic.livejournal.com]

I just finished this patchwork backback and i'm really liking it. I had an old backpack that i wasn't going to use anymore, so i sewed patches over it. The fabrics i used were a blue silk sari fabric, black and white floral fabric, purple velvet, black cotton, and a black and white polka dot fabric. And then i sewed the little bow at the side. It was a lot of work, i counted approx. 70 handsewn patches. :0. This was my first bag.

Front:

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sunny day

[saintlexi.livejournal.com]

it is so sunny outside today. and since it is not a billion degrees for a change, i took the opportunity on this lazy sunday to take some pics of a few more purses, a wallet, and neck-warmer for your enjoyment.

( good day sunshine )

thanks for looking everyone!

forgive the lack of witty banter... i am picking up my wedding dress today :D so i am preoccupied. can you believe i am leaving for my wedding exactly ONE MONTH from today? i am so excited but my body has no idea what to do with the energy so it is turning me all nervous. i will return soon with funny captions, i promise! :)

A Few Back To School Crafts...

[ginalikewhoa.livejournal.com]

School starts up again in 2 days (Senior Year w00t w00t!) so I made some school stuff...

( AHHH 2 DAYYS AHHH AHHH )

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[awk-ward.livejournal.com]

Despite being a member of craftgrrl for like a year, I've never actually posted before cos I always forget to take photos of my craft. I started two necklaces last night, in a completely different styles, but only one got finished because I decided I needed to buy a few specific beads before I could finish the other one. So here's the one I completed. It's very simple, but I like it.

Silklscreening.. on metal

[squid-ink.livejournal.com]

have any of you had experience with silkscreening.. or specifically silkscreening on metal (anodized aluminum)? Is there any kind of ink/process that works better than others?

any and all input welcome! I know it's kind of a longshot, but figured I'd ask :)

I know there are tutes in memories about silkscreening.. but nothing specific to aluminum.

Stencils for etching into glass

[shireencita.livejournal.com]

Hi,

I have done a few projects using armor etch on some glasses and have had pretty good turn outs. Recently did a glass and the cream seeped through the contact paper i used to make my stencil. What is the best type of adhesive paper to use for stencils. And where can I find whatever it is.

Thanks for you help!

( I am doing toasting glasses for a wedding next weekend and need ideas cuz my first one got messed up.)

Sewing books

[to-my-wife.livejournal.com]

I love making things with fabric. I've got a huge stockpile of vintage and modern fabrics to use up and I'm fed up of making the same things over and over again. I tend to make lined zippered pouches, cushion covers and totes, mostly taking inspiration from Craftster.org. I've made the odd quilt too.

Can anyone recommend a book that contains patterns for simple things you can make out of fabrics? I have loads of knitting books but need some that deal with sewing. Accesories/bags/furnishings are preferred to clothes patterns, although I'm open to any good recommendations.

Thanks guys!

P.S. Please do feel free to post links to online patterns you like, but I'd especially like book recommendations.

Cluster bracelets, oh my!

[victoriansquid.livejournal.com]

I am a long time lurker and this is my first post. I have been making jewelery for a very long time, but I am currently not working full time, thus giving me plenty of time to create.

So, for my first post, I will show you one of the cluster bracelets I ( cannot stop making )

looong time no posty.

[kat-bunny.livejournal.com]

I posted once before with some earrings, but i'm back now with the crafty.

( onward to the earrings and a bracelet... )

Knots?

[stand-in-line.livejournal.com]

Hello crafty people

So I have a question: Does anyone know what knot/how to knot leather cord? I'm talking about the kind that used two knots that you could slide back and forth to adjust the length of the jewelry. ANY info would be fabulousss. Thanks in advance!

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[peachz.livejournal.com]

i FINALLY got around to making my bag for school! and i love it!

(my bad if my cut-text is repeated; i wasnt sure how to fix it. or im crazy :P)

( My Giant Purse for School! )

( My Giant Purse for School! )

( My Giant Purse for School! )